Billy Dukes

Dakota Bradley's debut single 'Somethin' Like Somethin'' is a mostly charming pop-country love song that showcases the 18-year-old's spunky personality. He doesn't run from his Bieber-ness. Instead, he adds just enough steel guitar to keep him on the right side of the radio. 

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George Strait steps back in time for his newest release, 'Love Is Everything.' In the past, the singer always found a way to add a touch of contemporary to his traditional sound. There's nothing to separate this from albums he made throughout the '80s and '90s, but that's not necessarily a criticism.

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Jo Dee Messina continues to ask for prayers as her mother recovers from a heart attack and open heart surgery. The singer has written extensively about the emotional toll the last few weeks have taken, but has managed to honor her touring commitments thus far.

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Country music has made an impression on 'Dancing With the Stars,' but it hasn't always been a positive impression. Kellie Pickler became the first country artist to make the finals during Season 16, but she's far from the only singer to show talent on the dance floor. More than one artist, however, has proven that cutting a rug is much more difficult than it looks. Do you recall which superstar was nominated for the Best Worst Dancer Award?

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A lot has changed for this little guitar slinger. While he'll often hold an acoustic, he's not known for his guitar playing today, he's no longer a blond, and he's a little taller now than he was when this pic was taken in the early '80s. He's still fairly fashionable, however. One has to believe this cute country kid was ahead of his class in ash-gray slacks. 

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Taylor Swift's cameo on the 'New Girl' season finale was short and memorable. The singer appeared as "Elaine," a wedding guest that remained in the background until the show's climatic moments. At the end of the episode, she ran off to get married, bringing an end to one of the show's season-long plotlines.

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Country newcomer Thomas Rhett made a statement early this week by winning the Showdown song battle against Jana Kramer. His new single 'It Goes Like This' took 67 percent of the votes, meaning the love song will move on to face another love song today and Thursday. 

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Don't let that big yellow flower and sugar-sweet smile fool you. Little Gracie is all business while she sings Blake Shelton's 'Boys 'Round Here.' She knows all the words and matches the attitude that Shelton, the Pistol Annies and RaeLynn inject into the original. It's a one-of-a-kind kid cover.

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Blake Shelton and Miranda Lambert's anniversary is May 14, but knowing what we know now, another date is just as important. In 2005 fans saw a dopey grin on Shelton's face that was much more than one singer admiring another in song. As Lambert sang her portion of 'You're the Reason God Made Oklahoma' during the CMT '100 Greatest Duets' concert, the 'Honey Bee' star fell hard.

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